Broke things off with my partner last week. She called yesterday and laid into me pretty good. I don’t know why I answered the phone. Was some of it deserved? Maybe. My friend took 3-4 hours of his...
Hi, cilly. We're still here. I take hiatuses, too. John...
Karen, I think my mom still has pain from a mammogram years ago. I'll continue to hope for you. Let us know when you go in and all that. Not doing as well today, but I know I do at least a little...
Oh, goodness. I bet you never felt more awkward in your life being in that situation. 52 and that spoiled? You or anyone else never had a chance....
Susie, My GI issues are second to none (probably not true, but I'll say it for effect) and I feel like I'm going to get an ulcer. I've recently said, "You can't please everyone and even if you could,...
Tim Tam, 1. I forget if I told you me not wanting a child might be a deal breaker for her. Fine, good. I may not be able. I'm 40 and I'm tired. 2. I feel for the child, but he's ultimately not my...
Sharon, I don't know how true it is, but ever hear the story of how the Life Saver got its name? That hole is in the middle in case you swallow one whole, I believe. I just enjoy the extreme mint...
HT, What did you find the major hurdles to be in the relationship you mentioned? I feel the best thing we can do is TALK it out instead of texting, but that's not her way. If she were the male half,...
Susie, I've pretty much checked out and have ignored her for 21 hours now. She bothers me with relationship crap at work which is unacceptable. Upon doing some reading, it's important I set...
Karen, Do you go regularly for your mammogram? I'm surprised you weren't provided a little more insight. Since that wasn't provided, I'm thinking and hopeful it's nothing major. I just crossed my...
I just want to ask them how they're doing for a change....
Hello and thank you. I get a little frustrated, especially at work. One party is a little willy nilly with their mask and haven't gotten sick. Their guard is down more than mine. I go to see a...
I have heard differing opinions on whether gum is good for people with this condition. Last night, I accidentally swallowed a piece whole before I even got to chew it. Sometimes, I suck on this type...
Karen, Hugs. The doc is going through with it next time regardless if I still test positive. He's inquired with others as to what he has to do to make it go. He's not concerned about himself or his...
Eh, I have HGD dysplasia (did I spell that right?) in my esophagus and was supposed to have an ablation today (spots burned off), but COVID pushed that back for me 3 weeks. I'm worried I'm going to...
When I stopped taking an antidepressant (forget which one), I had to taper off gradually until doctor's care....
I need to research on how it actually works. Some guy came in the office yelling yesterday (not at me, but I could hear it), and I had to take half. I am a product of my environment. If things are...
4 times a day!? Wow! I couldn't function, but I guess you get used to it? I try not to do more than 1 mg per day. I had prescription once that allowed for thrice a day....
Hi. Thanks! I'm glad it wasn't so bad for you!...
My physician did confirm it is related with memory loss and I can attest to that!...
I had a note from my doctor about my procedure: "He was cancelled for CoVID. We need to bring him back mid-March at the latest as he has Barrett's with HGD. I feel with his high risk condition we may...
Does it make anyone else very groggy? My biggest issue is the fact that I seem to get the munchies from taking it. Is that common? LOL. It's just bad for me because of my reflux and such. Are there...
Karen, Thanks. There's a situation I could have avoided and didn't, but who knows? I knew better, though. Other than work or the doctor, I guess I won't go anywhere else until I'm vaccinated. It was...
Oh, yeah. I'm probably months away from a vaccination yet am an 'essential worker'. Stinks to feel like my life matters less than someone else's. I'm sure I'm the reason my girlfriend, her son, and...
I have a history of GERD and hernias. In late October, I went in for my routine endoscopy to check on my esophagus. It was discovered I have high-grade dysplasia (HGD) in that area. This is the step...
HT, I hear you. My parents and grandparents were smokers and I decided to not go down that route because of this and that. :D Not quite the same, but you feel me....
Tim Tam, Would be great to read that article or something like it if it's available! I read for an hour or so a day for a few months and it certainly didn't hurt anything. It was all positive mindset...
Tim Tam, I think there are a lot of triggers, but am not sure. A lot of what you've asked me are helpful in what I could ask her. As I have said, she's a few hours away/long distance. She's...
HT, Hey! Good to see ya! I don't feel she 'gets a grip' very well and just flies off the handle. I'm somewhat stoic, but may show my emotions on my face. However, I don't say too much about it. I...
Tim Tam, She's been to a psychiatrist and has also been on Lithium. I believe she has weekly appointments and I honestly don't recall what her reaction was to the Lithium. Possibly some interaction...
I also often feel that I have to walk on eggshells with her in fear of saying the wrong thing. It's hard to think of any examples....
Hello, folks. Well, I'm a little new to all this, but am pretty frustrated. My significant other has what she says is Bipolar 1 even though I can see 2 as well. Just a few minutes ago, she's yelling...
I do that some, too. Meh. Thanks, though....
I think it's safe to say everyone knows that with reflux, it pays to stay elevated, whether you use a wedge or put the head of your bed up on blocks. I use a wedge and have my bed elevated, but I...
Thanks, Minnesota. Good to see you!...
Caffeine isn't good for sufferers of reflux and sugar isn't good for anybody, so what would be a good source of energy for me? I'm dragging today....
It could vary by provider. I would recommend contacting said provider if a week has passed....
I guess I'm trying to shed more weight to have a second Nissen done. I can't live like this. Glad all is well!...
Sharon, Went back to reference my Nissen re-do thread and realized I hadn't checked on you after your surgery. You OK? I finally e-mailed Bill to see what he thinks about my situation. No one else...
I'm inclined to say it's just stuck. Steak and things of that consistency are pretty tough to get down for a lot of people, wrapped or not. I would avoid it for the foreseeable future and just keep...
I only saw Nissen diagrams until semi-recently. The pics are so... gross! Keep plugging!...
Thanks, all. I've heard the bipolar diagnosis here, but usually associate it with the mania, which I don't have. I'm VERY moody, Karen. I can have a block of 3-4 days that are basically the same and...
I'm told this is a thing. Is anyone familiar?...
I've been meaning to reply. I had to look up ventral hernia. Geez. Best of luck....
I've had that, too, Sharon. Thick liquid, right?...
All this information is gold, sir. Remember, it takes 20 minutes for the stomach to communicate that it's full to our brains which makes overeating so easy. I had some swallowing issues after getting...
We're definitely trying to avoid another one, Sharon. Oh, how I regret the first. I met a dude here years ago that had three named Bill. I think I still have his number and could give him a call. How...
Eat slowly and watch the overeating for sure. I'm glad you're doing well....
Just to piggyback on Sharon's response: the emptying studies are often inconclusive which makes me wonder why to even bother with it. With me, liquids emptied slower than solids, which was... odd....
Folks, I'm curious if anyone has had a wrap re-do and how your recovery went. I have heard the second surgery is much more difficult than the first. I have a recurring hiatal hernia and it is...